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How to get fromPai to Nong Khiawby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pai to Nong Khiaw by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Mini Van, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h 4m
    $172–281

  2. Mini Van, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    27h 55m
    $32–157

  3. Drive 737.1 km

    1. Drive from Pai to Nong Khiawcar car 737.1 km
    12h 15m
    $132–191

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Pai to Nong Khiaw.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 642.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Nong Khiaw, Laos?

You can take a bus from Pai to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal via Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, and Luang Prabang Minibus Station in around 27h 55m.

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